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G521 VMD

1989 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,302 mi
Last recorded115,302 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG521 VMD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 109,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,127 miles

minimum movement detected in osf seat back rest but secure and opperational

minor manifold exhaust gas leak emission not effected

osr lamp earth defect but lights still clearly visible

Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,974 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 101,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 97,204 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,204 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Very slight damp on brake servo

Fail 14 Jul 2011 86,787 miles

Brake master cylinder corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,787 miles

Brake master cylinder corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,876 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,876 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,363 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G521 VMD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G521 VMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G521 VMD registered?

G521 VMD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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